Dublin

DUBLIN — The boiler at the Dublin Public Library is in need of repair before this upcoming winter, after a leak was discovered in April. A proposal from the library trustees has been submitted to the town, with Pinney Plumbing and Heating of West Swanzey to handle the repair for $2,875. The Select Board chose not to take a vote on the project because they want more information on the …
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Despite uncertainties surrounding state and nationwide solar subsidies, Dublin School is looking to the future in regards to their proposed 375-kilowatt solar array project. Dublin School is working to secure funding for their solar array — which is projected to cost up to $1.2 million — after receiving approval from the planning board earlier in the month. It is currently unknown whether the …
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PETERBOROUGH — For 160 years, the four faces of the clock on the Unitarian Universalist Church have watched over Peterborough while a clock agent has watched over the clock. At least twice a year, the clock agent climbs the fusty tower, resets the clock, oils the capstan and marvels at the machine’s longevity …
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To the editor: If there’s any characteristic more dangerous than arrogance in a public official — like a president — it’s arrogance coupled with ignorance, as Donald Trump proved in recent interviews and continues to demonstrate every time he opens his mouth. The man has no real answer …
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To the editor: After reading the local papers for the last few weeks, it seems people in this area have nothing better to worry about than dog poop! Really?! With all the evils in the world, and especially with our rampant local drug problem, we need to spend …
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It happens every day. A piece of legislation to benefit small businesses, the engine of the U.S. economy, gets blocked. You wonder why, then you hear that a special interest, often a large business or union, has hired a lobbyist at great expense, or made a large campaign …
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Lisa Brooks walked away from an abusive relationship about two years ago, leaving an upper-middle-class lifestyle behind as well. Ever since then, Brooks, who lives on $800 a month from her supplemental Social Security income, has moved from …
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PETERBOROUGH — It’s a concept as old as towns themselves: Have your commerce central, close together and mixed with residential for convenient access. The model was first created out of necessity — people who lived without cars needed …
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After losing a diamond and onyx ring given to her by her late husband, Janice Murphy felt “naked,” so she bought a $8.99 replacement ring at Walmart. “I didn’t think I would ever see that ring again,” said …
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It’s still very much a buyer’s market here in the Monadnock region, but some sellers are positioned to make a profit, particularly if they bought their homes well before the housing crisis. Growing families looking for their first …
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For most school children, summer is an opportunity to unwind from a busy school year full of learning, to play with friends and to go on family vacations. Children at the Jaffrey-Rindge and ConVal Quest camps are afforded …
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